Creole Meatloaf for Zwt 9

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Creole Meatloaf, a Southern-inspired twist on a classic comfort food. Packed with a bold blend of ground beef and pork, this meatloaf is infused with the trinity of finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery, along with a kick of Creole seasoning for a zesty, flavorful bite. A tangy-sweet tomato glaze, made with ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, takes this dish to the next level. Perfectly moist and seasoned, this hearty meatloaf comes together in just 20 minutes of prep, making it an easy yet impressive choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve with buttery mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete Creole-inspired meal that’s sure to earn rave reviews!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 0.5 pounds ground pork
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 0.75 cups breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 1.5 tablespoons Creole seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cups tomato sauce
• 0.25 cups ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil and sauté the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 4

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet, or press it into the loaf pan.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.

Step 6

Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf, and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 8

Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Creole-inspired dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1831.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2902.3

Total Fat 182.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 852.7mg	0%
Sodium 6002.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 46.5g
Protein 199.7g	0%

Vitamin D 94.7IU	0%
Calcium 513.7mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 2974.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.5%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 17.4%